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	[[File:ACC India DB Talwar.png\|thumb\|250px\|A talwar]]		[[File:ACC India DB Talwar.png\|thumb\|250px\|A talwar]]
	The '''talwar''' is a type of single-edged, curved [[swords\|sword]] of [[India]]n origin. In this regard, it is analogous to a South [[Asia]]n [[saber]] or [[scimitar]] and may have even inspired the [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[Light Cavalry Saber\|Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre]]. Throughout history, it was widely employed by the {{wiki\|Nepalis}}, [[Afghanistan\|Afghans]], and Indian peoples such as the [[Sikh Empire\|Sikh]].		The '''talwar''' is a type of single-edged curved [[swords\|sword]] of [[India]]n origin. In this regard, it is analogous to a South [[Asia]]n [[saber]] or [[scimitar]] and may have even inspired the [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[Light Cavalry Saber\|Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre]]. Throughout history, it was widely employed by the {{wiki\|Nepalis}}, [[Afghanistan\|Afghans]], and Indian peoples such as the [[Sikh Empire\|Sikh]].

	==Description==		==Description==

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	[[File:~~ACCI~~ DB Talwar.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|250px\|A talwar]]		[[File:ACC India DB Talwar.png\|thumb\|250px\|A talwar]]
	The '''talwar''' is a type of single-edged, curved [[swords\|sword]] of [[India]]n origin. In this regard, it is analogous to a South [[Asia]]n [[saber]] or [[scimitar]] and may have even inspired the [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[Light Cavalry Saber\|Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre]]. Throughout history, it was widely employed by the {{wiki\|Nepalis}}, [[Afghanistan\|Afghans]], and Indian peoples such as the [[Sikh Empire\|Sikh]].		The '''talwar''' is a type of single-edged, curved [[swords\|sword]] of [[India]]n origin. In this regard, it is analogous to a South [[Asia]]n [[saber]] or [[scimitar]] and may have even inspired the [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[Light Cavalry Saber\|Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre]]. Throughout history, it was widely employed by the {{wiki\|Nepalis}}, [[Afghanistan\|Afghans]], and Indian peoples such as the [[Sikh Empire\|Sikh]].

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	The '''talwar''' is a type of single-edged, curved [[swords\|sword]] of [[India]]n origin. In this regard, it is analogous to a South [[Asia]]n [[saber]] or [[scimitar]] and may have even inspired the [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[Light Cavalry Saber\|Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre]]. Throughout history, it was widely employed by the {{wiki\|Nepalis}}, [[Afghanistan\|Afghans]], and Indian peoples such as the [[Sikh Empire\|Sikh]].		The '''talwar''' is a type of single-edged, curved [[swords\|sword]] of [[India]]n origin. In this regard, it is analogous to a South [[Asia]]n [[saber]] or [[scimitar]] and may have even inspired the [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[Light Cavalry Saber\|Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre]]. Throughout history, it was widely employed by the {{wiki\|Nepalis}}, [[Afghanistan\|Afghans]], and Indian peoples such as the [[Sikh Empire\|Sikh]].

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	*The name ''talwar'' derives from the {{wiki\|Sanskrit}} word taravāri (तरवारि) which refers to any single-edged sword in general.		*The name ''talwar'' derives from the {{wiki\|Sanskrit}} word taravāri (तरवारि) which refers to any single-edged sword in general.

	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''

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	A cousin of the various types of [[Middle East]]ern scimitars, the talwar is a single-edged, curved sword hailing from India. Aside from this common characteristic, talwars can vary widely in the construction and design of their blades. Nevertheless, their distinctive hilts tend to bear a regular profile, with a bulge at the center of the grip and a pommel that comprises a disc-shaped flange. Beneath this disc is typically a short, protruding spike. The grip itself is often a contiguous piece with the crossguard, which consists of two perpendicular protrusions that act as wings for the hilt and additional protrusions from each side onto the blade.<ref name="Db Talwar">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Talwar]]</ref> As with any scimitar, the talwar is optimized for slashing rather than thrusting though its generally moderate curve does not a belie an ability to pierce through enemies as well.<ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref>		A cousin of the various types of [[Middle East]]ern scimitars, the talwar is a single-edged, curved sword hailing from India. Aside from this common characteristic, talwars can vary widely in the construction and design of their blades. Nevertheless, their distinctive hilts tend to bear a regular profile, with a bulge at the center of the grip and a pommel that comprises a disc-shaped flange. Beneath this disc is typically a short, protruding spike. The grip itself is often a contiguous piece with the crossguard, which consists of two perpendicular protrusions that act as wings for the hilt and additional protrusions from each side onto the blade.<ref name="Db Talwar">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Talwar]]</ref> As with any scimitar, the talwar is optimized for slashing rather than thrusting though its generally moderate curve does not a belie an ability to pierce through enemies as well.<ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref>

	It is through an extremely powerful adhesive resin that ~~allows~~ the hilt ~~to connect~~ with the tang of the blade. While the hilts of talwars are conventionally molded entirely from iron, it was sometimes substituted with brass and silver instead. Depending on the craftsman or owner, these swords could also be highly ornate, exhibiting an Indian art form known as ''koftgari'' that consists of inlaying silver with gold.<ref name="ACCI" />		It is through an extremely powerful adhesive resin that the hilt connects with the tang of the blade. While the hilts of talwars are conventionally molded entirely from iron, it was sometimes substituted with brass and silver instead. Depending on the craftsman or owner, these swords could also be highly ornate, exhibiting an Indian art form known as ''koftgari'' that consists of inlaying silver with gold.<ref name="ACCI" />

	==History==		==History==

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{{Era|CI}}
[[File:ACCI DB Talwar.jpg|thumb|250px|A talwar]]
The '''talwar''' is a type of single-edged, curved [[swords|sword]] of [[India]]n origin. In this regard, it is analogous to a South [[Asia]]n [[saber]] or [[scimitar]] and may have even inspired the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Light Cavalry Saber|Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre]]. Throughout history, it was widely employed by the {{wiki|Nepalis}}, [[Afghanistan|Afghans]], and Indian peoples such as the [[Sikh Empire|Sikh]].

==Description==
A cousin of the various types of [[Middle East]]ern scimitars, the talwar is a single-edged, curved sword hailing from India. Aside from this common characteristic, talwars can vary widely in the construction and design of their blades. Nevertheless, their distinctive hilts tend to bear a regular profile, with a bulge at the center of the grip and a pommel that comprises a disc-shaped flange. Beneath this disc is typically a short, protruding spike. The grip itself is often a contiguous piece with the crossguard, which consists of two perpendicular protrusions that act as wings for the hilt and additional protrusions from each side onto the blade.<ref name="Db Talwar">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Talwar]]</ref> As with any scimitar, the talwar is optimized for slashing rather than thrusting though its generally moderate curve does not a belie an ability to pierce through enemies as well.<ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref>

It is through an extremely powerful adhesive resin that allows the hilt to connect with the tang of the blade. While the hilts of talwars are conventionally molded entirely from iron, it was sometimes substituted with brass and silver instead. Depending on the craftsman or owner, these swords could also be highly ornate, exhibiting an Indian art form known as ''koftgari'' that consists of inlaying silver with gold.<ref name="ACCI" />

==History==
A traditional Indian sword, the talwar served with warriors across the Indian subcontinent throughout history. Its use was not limited to India, finding favor in neighboring regions such as Afghanistan and {{wiki|Nepal}} as well. Because of its similarity with the British Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre, expert scholars have even theorized that it was influential on the development of British [[saber]]s from the late 18th century onward.<ref name="ACCI" />

As with many Indian states, the talwar was a mainstay of the Sikh Empire throughout its existence. Despite the advent of [[firearms]], the sword continued to be standard service with Sikh [[guards]], both regular and elite, until their conquest by the [[British Empire]]<ref name="ACCI" />

==Trivia==
*The name ''talwar'' derives from the {{wiki|Sanskrit}} word taravāri (तरवारि) which refers to any single-edged sword in general.

==Appearance==
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Scimitars]]
[[Category:19th century weapons]]